Indian team are set to make a tour for Australia for 3 ODIs and 5 T20s which is starting from 19th October. Shubman Gill will lead the ODI team and SuryaKumar Yadav will lead the T20 team. All eyes will be on Rohit and Virat as their performance matters for 2027 ODI World Cup. Following are the Indian batters with most centuries against Australia in ODIs.
5. VVS Laxman (4 Centuries)
- Total Matches Played:- 21
- Total Runs:-739
- Average:- 46.18
VVS Laxman, has scored 4 centuries and 2 half-centuries. His highest score against Australia is 106*. Though not a regular in limited-overs cricket, his four centuries in just 21 matches underline his remarkable consistency against India’s toughest opponents.
4. Shikhar Dhawan (4 Centuries)
- Total Matches Played:- 30
- Total Runs:-1265
- Average:- 45.17
Shikhar Dhawan, has scored 4 centuries and 7 half-centuries. His highest score against Australia is 143. His 143 at Mohali in 2019 and 117 during the 2019 World Cup showcased his flair for performing on big stages.
3. Rohit Sharma (8 Centuries)
- Total Matches Played:- 46
- Total Runs:-2407
- Average:- 57.30
Rohit Sharma, “The Hitman”, has scored 8 centuries and 9 half-centuries. His highest score against Australia is 209. His is having a strike rate of 96.01. His aggression in the Powerplay itself like how he was charging the bowlers with the six hitting intent.
2. Virat Kohli (8 Centuries)
- Total Matches Played:- 50
- Total Runs:-2451
- Average:- 54.46
Virat Kohli, ”The King”, has scored 8 centuries and 15 half-centuries. His highest score against Australia is 123. Known for his aggressive intent and impeccable timing, Kohli has repeatedly dismantled Australia’s pace attack with controlled aggression
1. Sachin Tendulkar (9 Centuries)
- Total Matches Played:- 71
- Total Runs: 3077
- Average: 44.59
Sachin Tendulkar, “God of Cricket,” has scored 9 centuries and 15 half-centuries. His highest score against Australia is 175 in Hyderabad on November 5, 2009, is remembered as one of his finest ODI innings, despite ending in a heartbreaking loss for India.
Written by: Manjunath S
